Indian Village Directory

Riyong Forest Village

Riyong Forest is an inhabited village in Kalimpong -I Block of Darjiling district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 306253, the Census 2011 record lists 185 people in 43 households and the reported area is 10.52 hectares. The local references include Kalimpong -I CD Block and the nearest town reference is Kalimpong at about 10 km.

In short:

Riyong Forest is a village in Kalimpong -I Block, Darjiling district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 306253 and 185 people in 43 households.

Village Code306253
Population185
Households43
Area10.52 hectares
Nearest TownKalimpong

Detailed village profile

Riyong Forest at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 185 people, 10.52 hectares of reported area and Kalimpong as the nearest town reference for Riyong Forest, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State West Bengal
District Darjiling
Block Kalimpong -I
CD Block Kalimpong -I
  • Riyong Forest falls under Kalimpong -I Block in Darjiling district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 306253.
  • The record lists 185 people living in 43 households.
  • The reported village area is 10.52 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Kalimpong.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Village Facts

Village
Riyong Forest
Census Village Code
306253
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Darjiling
District Census Code
327
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Kalimpong -I
Sub-district Census Code
02156
CD Block
Kalimpong -I
Households
43
Population
185
Male Population
97
Female Population
88
Sex Ratio
907.22
Area
10.52 hectares
Area
0.11 sq km
Nearest Town
Kalimpong
Nearest Town Distance
10 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
734321
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 1,758.56 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.3 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 18.38% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Riyong Forest in the official administrative record. Census village code 306253 and Kalimpong -I CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
327
Sub-district Census Code
02156
Village Census Code
306253
CD Block Code
0003
CD Block Name
Kalimpong -I

Location and Distance

Kalimpong is the nearest town listed for Riyong Forest, about 10 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Kalimpong
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
25.1 km
District Headquarter
Darjiling
Nearest Statutory Town
Kalimpong
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
10 km
Nearest Town
Kalimpong
Distance from Nearest Town
10 km
Total Geographical Area
10.52 hectares
Area
0.11 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 185 people in 43 households, with 97 male residents and 88 female residents. The average household size is 4.3, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 18.38% for Riyong Forest. Population density works out to about 1,758.56 people per sq km.

Total Households
43
Total Population
185
Male Population
97
Female Population
88
Sex Ratio
907.22
Average Household Size
4.3
ST Population
34
ST Male Population
16
ST Female Population
18
ST Population Share
18.38
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Riyong Forest list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Riyong Forest include treated tap water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Treated
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Riyong Forest include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
National Highway
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Riyong Forest include Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Riyong Forest is reported as 18 hours per day in summer and 20 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Riyong Forest show that reported agricultural commodities include Ginger. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Ginger
Forest Area In Hectares
4.48 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
6.04

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Riyong Forest village located?

Riyong Forest is in Kalimpong -I Block of Darjiling district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Riyong Forest village in?

Riyong Forest village is in Darjiling district.

Which state is Riyong Forest village in?

Riyong Forest village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Riyong Forest under?

Riyong Forest comes under Kalimpong -I Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Riyong Forest?

The Census village code of Riyong Forest is 306253.

What is the population of Riyong Forest village?

The village record lists 185 people and 43 households for Riyong Forest.

How many households are in Riyong Forest village?

The village record lists 43 households for Riyong Forest.

What is the male and female population of Riyong Forest?

The record lists 97 male residents and 88 female residents for Riyong Forest.

What is the sex ratio of Riyong Forest village?

The sex ratio of Riyong Forest is 907.22 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Riyong Forest village?

The reported geographical area of Riyong Forest is 10.52 hectares.

What is the population density of Riyong Forest village?

The approximate population density of Riyong Forest is 1,758.56 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Riyong Forest?

The nearest town listed for Riyong Forest is Kalimpong, about 10 km away.

How far is Riyong Forest from the sub-district headquarters?

Riyong Forest is about 25.1 km from Kalimpong, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Riyong Forest?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Riyong Forest.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Riyong Forest?

For Riyong Forest, reported agricultural commodities include Ginger.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Riyong Forest.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Riyong Forest.

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Riyong Forest.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.